Roadeo. The Hilsen lands between Sam and Roadeo; it's a good choice if you don't aready own one of the other two. You have a Sam, so might as well flip that coin. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA.
On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 11:37:21 AM UTC-7, William wrote: > You've stated the differences quite concisely. Both are sporty road > bikes. The Hilsen is for sure more versatile and heavier. The Roadeo is > more specifically tuned, and is lighter. Both are tremendous. > > I just finished setting up a road bike that is functionally similar to a > Roadeo (takes the same 47-57mm brakes). I will always run 28-33mm tires on > it. I'll run 28s with fenders, and will sometimes use wider tires when the > fenders are off. I have other bikes that take chubbier tires if I'm doing > riding that calls for it. > > For me, I think the Hilsen looks weird with 28mm or narrower tires. It > looks great with Jack Browns and fenders, or with even wider tires, and > you've got your Sam to fill that role in the stable. > > On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 5:01:54 PM UTC-7, Duplomacette wrote: >> >> I'm seriously considering adding another Riv to my small stable of >> bikes. I currently own a Sam and I like it just fine but would like to >> have another bike with a bit more zip. The Rodeo seems like a good >> choice and I do like the 700 wheels mostly for more tire options BUT I >> feel the AHH could be a good choice too if I build it up more as a >> roadish bike and in the end I'd have a bike a bit more versatile than >> the Rodeo. Thoughts? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/VxAAmLFg9ogJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
